Health Hotline Magazine Coppell Edition | November 2019

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A Thanksgiving Toast

Happy November everyone! It’s that season when all roads lead to the most serious meal of the year, and we think it deserves a toast. Here’s to the turkey going in the oven without a hitch, so you don’t have hungry guests pitching a fit. May it brown to perfection, succulent with drippings and smelling of “heaven.” May the best carver in the house step up to the plate, and after dinner is done, may there be just enough left for next-day sandwiches. May your turkey always be free-range, non-GMO and organic, and if it’s Tofurky—may it roast just as perfectly! Here’s to mounds of potatoes, mashed to fluffy precision. May they be loaded with pasture-based butter and just the right amount of sea salt. May they NOT cool too quickly, and may you NEVER run out of gravy. Most importantly, DO skip the Dirty Dozen (yep, potatoes are on the list) and opt for organic, because it’s so much better for your health and the planet. Here’s to cranberries in ruby red splendor, with a dash of orange zest. May your sauce flawlessly thicken, bursting with flavor and a hint of cinnamon. And may your berries never be grown with carcinogenic, neuro-toxic chemicals that wreak havoc on your brain and our precious wetlands. Yes, please choose organic!

Here’s to stuffing so savory and rolls warm and buttery, to candied yams, mac and cheese and the creamiest, crunchiest green bean casserole. May your pie crust be flaky, and your dessert stomach still empty when it comes time to dig in. And most fundamentally, may your feast be unburdened by artificial additives, trans fats, GMO’s and MSG, because they take the appetite right out of appetizing. Here’s to many hands for peeling, chopping and stirring, and even more for dishwashing. May the laughter be abundant, family and friends convivial and your after- dinner snooze uninterrupted. And above all, we hope your pre-Thanksgiving shopping is stress free. At your neighborhood Natural Grocers, we aim to make it easy. All our produce is organic, our turkeys are free-range, and our butter and milk is pasture-based. When it comes to artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives and flavors or other NOT good4u junk, you never need worry, and over our labels you NEVER need pore, because we don’t let it into the store. From our family to yours, have the happiest Thanksgiving!

The Isely Family References available upon request.

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Who’s ready for the Natural Grocers family to add our name to another fun, good4u food? It’s time to move over “cherry on top,” because we now have Natural Grocers mixed berries on top! So we can get a little cheesy about things when we’re excited, but when you’ve brought home the juiciest frozen berries and mangoes around, excitement is bound to happen. Our frozen fruit has that tangy, spot-on sweet flavor that you’re looking for when it’s in-season fresh. It’s certified organic because we don’t put our name on anything less, and it’s also non-GMO because organic standards make sure that GMOs are left out. There aren’t any extra sweeteners or other junk hiding inside the BPA-free bags, simply fruit that’s loaded with fiber and vitamin C. It’s sourced from a company who gives back to the community and the environment, and it’s the sweetest definition of everything about our family brand—excellence for a family friendly price! Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or mixed, along with heavenly bites of mangoes to boot—it’s summertime anytime in our freezer section. Sure, you can add them to smoothies, but with flavors like these, you’re going to want to do so much more!

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The savory scent curls itself around the kitchen, drawing the family together. The room is filled with hungry anticipation of that moment when the oven door opens and you pull your perfectly golden turkey out. It’s Thanksgiving and food is king—but, despite that aromatic heap of stuffing and the fluffiest mashed potatoes you’ve ever seen—you know this bird is the centerpiece, and you’re so glad you chose Mary’s! We know that’s how you’ll feel when the big day rolls around when you get your Thanksgiving turkey from us. We’re sure because we know Mary and her family, who are in their third generation of raising turkeys, and over the years we’ve built a relationship of certainty. We choose Mary’s turkeys because we know they’re the best quality we can offer families in our communities. These days, there are plenty of organic and free- range turkeys available; but many of them are raised on large corporate farms and, unfortunately, when the emphasis is on mass production, it can be at the expense of other important qualities. Mary’s family cares about quality more than quantity and they prioritize animal welfare over everything else. All their turkeys are raised on their family farm, where the birds have loads of fresh air, space to roam, and can turkey around all day. Mary’s is also part of a small group of farmers helping to preserve descendants of the original American turkey. Their Heritage birds are able to wander, fly and breed naturally, just like their ancestors, resulting in an uncommonly delicious turkey, full of succulent, juicy dark meat.

Whether you’re looking for free-range, organic, or Heritage, all of the Mary’s turkeys we sell are non-GMO. Additionally, they’re fed vegetarian feed, without animal by-products, and they’re never given antibiotics, arsenic- based growth promoters or pumped full of other sly additives after harvest. They are provided with plenty of space, both inside and out, to range, get some sun, dust bathe, hunt for bugs, and get their turkey on. When Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner, Mary’s turkeys are harvested and deep chilled to 28°F at Mary’s in-house facility so that they arrive to you fresh, never frozen (only the outer part of the turkey will be hard). Who else can say that? The advantage of deep-chilling is that it preserves fresh turkeys long enough to make it safely to your shopping cart, but still easily thawed and ready to cook. From Mary’s family to our family to yours, a Mary’s turkey is the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast that will make you feel good when you look at all the faces gathered around your table. It’s the stuff masterpieces are made of, the quality is worth every single penny and, when you buy it from us, you’re getting it at our always affordable prices. We’ve been making the highest quality masterpieces as easy on the budget as possible since 1955. P.S. When you choose to buy your Thanksgiving turkey from Natural Grocers you can rest assured you are feeding your family, friends and yourself the best in town!

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SIMPLE ROASTED TURKEY, THE LOW & SLOW WAY NATURAL GROCERS

Looking for a simple roasted turkey recipe for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further! Our “low and slow” roasted turkey is coated with olive oil, simply seasoned with our poultry seasoning blend, salt and pepper, and slow roasted for a deliciously succulent bird, with little hands-on time. This recipe uses an Oster ® 18-Quart Roaster Oven with High Dome Lid to achieve a rotisserie-like taste. We highly recommend you give this a try; it is a favorite of our Co-President Kemper Isely! If you do not have an Oster Roaster Oven, you can find other roasted turkey recipes, in addition to a cornucopia of Thanksgiving recipe ideas, on the Natural Grocers website at naturalgrocers.com

INGREDIENTS 1 Mary’s Organic Turkey, up to 24 pounds ¼ to ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt and Organic Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Poultry Seasoning Blend

SERVES: 8-12 (Plan on two pounds per person) TOTAL TIME: APPROX. 5-12 HOURS (Cook time 25-30 minutes per lb.) EQUIPMENT: OSTER 18-QUART ROASTER OVEN with High Dome Lid (available at all Natural Grocers) INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure the turkey is completely thawed before roasting. 2. Make sure the removable roasting pan is in the roaster. Take roasting rack out of the roaster and pre- heat the roaster to 250° F. 3. Remove the giblets and neck and reserve to make a stock or gravy. 4. Rub the turkey with the olive oil, making sure to evenly coat the entire bird. Season with the poultry seasoning blend and salt and pepper to taste. 5. Place roasting rack into the oven, ensuring the handles are up, not tucked below, put the turkey on the rack, and place the lid on the roaster oven.

6. Optional: Baste the turkey with the pan drippings every hour or so. Part of the reason to use the low and slow cooking method is so you do not have to baste the turkey to keep it from drying out. 7. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the breast reads 165° to 170° F. Depending on the size of turkey, this should take 5 to 12 hours. Begin checking the temperature at least one hour prior to the time you have calculated it should be done. 8. Once done, transfer the turkey to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes, or until ready to carve.

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$ 49 99 Oster ® 18-Quart Roaster Oven

We're almost to turkey day, which has us wondering— have you heard of THE effortless way to roast your bird?!? It's called Oster, and it's NO imposter—this countertop oven just needs plugged in and then—let the simplicity begin. It's as easy as one, two, three: Gather salt, garlic, and olive oil. Coat your fine fowl, generously. (You must start with a com- pletely thawed turkey of course). Slow and low does it best, so may we suggest this computation: around 20-24 roasting minutes per pound of meat at a temperature of 250 degrees. Turn up the temp, turn on the timer, and turn in your bird—then walk away and enjoy your day! Come back when the timer dings to a turkey browned to perfection and more tender than if you spent the whole day basting, plus drippings for the season's best gravy! (Make sure it’s reached the safe internal temp of 165 degrees). Here's what you will NOT experience with the Oster Roaster Oven: • Juggling time: You won't have to strategize how much regular oven time you need to split between the turkey and all those other delicious side dishes. • Sweaty aggravation: No more basting all day long, just so it’s moister than last year. • Diabolical mess: There won't be grease splattered all over your oven, because half the drippings you needed for gravy are sticking to its racks and walls. 1 2 3

Most importantly—the roasting fun can last all year, with chicken and veggies, tofurkey, or ham—this countertop special will be your new favorite jam!

P.S. See page 27 for the precise turkey roaster recipe.

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WINTER SQUASH FOR THE LOVE OF ORGANICS By Charity Isely

In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can f ill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog... –Cynthia Rylant, In November

CAN YOU SMELL IT? The pumpkin pancakes wafting through your morning haze? The savory notes of a butternut squash hash tempting you from your dreams? It smells like cozy breakfasts and festive gatherings, and best of all, when winter squash is on the menu, it’s as good for you as it smells. Every bite includes a serving of cell-protecting, immunity-supporting phytonutrients called carotenoids. 1 2 Carotenoids are potent antioxidants, defending cells from free radical damage, and some, particularly beta carotene, can be converted by the body to vitamin A, a critical nutrient for immune function. 3 4 5 Butternut squash and pumpkin are especially rich in beta carotene, and they also provide another immunity- supporting nutrient—vitamin C! 6 7 8 9 10 So during this season of extra indulgences, why not treat yourself to food that has your back, and your taste buds too? WHAT DOESN’T SMELL COZY AND DELICIOUS? Synthetic chemicals! Loading up our plates with toxic pesticide residue stinks. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly 70 percent of conventional produce sold in the U.S. has pesticide residues, and that’s after washing or peeling! 11 12 Here’s food for thought: A 2018 study published in the medical journal JAMA found that participants who ate the most organic food had a 25 percent lower risk of getting cancer compared to those who ate the least. The association was even more significant for specific types of cancer— they found 34 percent fewer incidences of postmenopausal breast cancer and 76 percent fewer lymphomas. 13 14 15 Organic food also contains more antioxidants, more flavor, and it treats the environment with more care. 16 Let’s celebrate this season organically, for our health and the planet, because cleaner air, water, and soil smell so much better! The charm of winter squash lies in its earthy goodness, ready to take on interpretations both savory and sweet. You can store most varieties (uncut) for up to a month in a cool, dry place, and here’s a healthy bonus—their carotenoid content increases over time! 17 18 19 So let the cozy aromas fill your home and lead your taste buds on an adventure, because some say that “…food is better in November than any other time of year.” 20

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HYPERTENSION,

THE SILENT EPIDEMIC Rates of hypertension are increasing… do you know your numbers? By Lindsay Wilson It’s called the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, which leaves many people unaware they have it. Hypertension, i.e., high blood pressure, is a serious and common condition, with the most recent data reporting that nearly half of U.S. adults have it. 1 Hypertension is also becoming increasingly common among young adults and can predict a major cardiovascular event later in life. 2 3 Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease, including heart failure and heart attack. Left untreated, it can also damage delicate blood vessels throughout the body, leading to kidney disease, dementia, vision loss, and sexual dysfunction. 4 While the overall death rate from heart disease has declined over time and deaths from stroke and diabetes have leveled off, deaths from high blood pressure have increased. 5 The good news is that high blood pressure is "modifiable"—it can be controlled—and death from the condition is preventable. The key is knowing your numbers (normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg) and staying proactive to keep your numbers in check.

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WHAT EXACTLY IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND WHO IS AT RISK? When you get a blood pressure reading, what do those numbers even mean? The first number is your systolic pressure, or the pressure that occurs as blood pumps out of the heart and into your blood vessels. The second, or diastolic pressure, is when your heart rests between beats. High blood pressure is when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high. Elevated blood pressure (prehypertensive) is 120- 129/80 mm Hg, while high blood pressure is 130-139/80-89 mm Hg. 6 Some of the common risk factors for developing hypertension include excess weight, lack of physical activity, a diet heavy in processed foods and sugar (especially fructose), excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking. Those with insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes are also at a higher risk of high blood pressure. African Americans are also at a higher risk. According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans is among the highest in the world and develops earlier in life. 7 One observational study found that by the age of 25, hypertension among African Americans was nearly twice that of their white counterparts. 8 And recent research from Northwestern University found that in 2017 African American men had a 43 percent higher rate of death from heart failure, while African American women had a 54 percent higher death rate from heart failure compared to other racial groups. 9 “This heart failure trend is another manifestation of the undertreatment of hypertension,” senior study author and cardiologist Sadiya Khan, MD said. “Know your blood pressure and make sure it’s being well managed and well-treated.” MAKE MANAGING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE A PRIORITY Managing high blood pressure is possible—and you can do it with lifestyle interventions. Reduce your intake of processed foods and sugar, especially high-fructose corn syrup, which has been

independently associated with higher blood pressure, even in adults with no previous history of hypertension. 10 Eat an abundance of potassium-rich vegetables and fruit to maintain a healthy sodium-potassium balance. Move your body regularly. This doesn’t have to mean rigorous workouts at the gym; something as simple as a daily walk goes a long way. If you are a heavy drinker, work to cut back your alcohol intake. Adopt small healthy habits and they will coalesce into big changes to your health! In addition to healthy lifestyle habits, certain vitamins and nutrients are proven to support healthy blood pressure. BEETROOT JUICE. Nitric oxide (NO) is a molecule that is naturally produced by the body, but diminished production is associated with hypertension and other cardiovascular dysfunction. 11 NO has a number of important functions, including promoting blood vessel flexibility and vasodilation, both of which help maintain normal blood pressure. Beetroot is rich in dietary nitrate, which the body readily converts to NO. One recent review investigated 11 studies to examine the relationship between beetroot juice and blood pressure and concluded, “This easily found and cheap dietary intervention could significantly decrease the risk of suffering cardiovascular events and, in doing so, would help to diminish the mortality rate associated to this pathology. Hence, beetroot juice supplementation should be promoted as a key component of a healthy lifestyle to control blood pressure in healthy and hypertensive individuals.” Recent research suggests that another way beetroot juice supports cardiovascular health is by reducing over-stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS); activation of the SNS increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood vessel constriction. Studies have shown that doses between 250 mL and 500 mL daily are effective in reducing blood pressure. 12 13 14 15 16 VITAMIN D. Studies have consistently shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are linked to hypertension. One study found that men and women with vitamin D levels of 15 ng/mL or less had a three to six times increased risk of developing hypertension over a four-year period compared to those with levels of 30 ng/mL or higher. 17 Other research has found that increasing vitamin D levels with supplementation lowers blood

pressure. 18 A study investigating the effects of vitamin D supplementation on 250 African American men and women found that for each 1 ng/mL increase in blood levels of vitamin D, there was a drop in systolic blood pressure. Doses were given at 1,000, 2,000, or 4,000 IUs daily for three months, with the most significant decreases found in those taking 4,000 IUs. 19 It is worth noting that African Americans are particularly at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency because darker skin reduces natural vitamin D production. 20 It’s important to have your levels checked and aim to maintain levels between 40-80 ng/ mL. 21 CELERY SEED EXTRACT. Celery seeds contain a unique compound known as “L-3-n-butylphthalide” or 3nB, that has a relaxing effect on blood vessels, effectively lowering blood pressure (it is also what gives celery its unique taste and smell). Celery seed extract appears to work in the same way as calcium channel blockers, which are often prescribed as antihypertensive drugs, by blocking the flow of calcium into cells that line the blood vessel walls, helping them to relax. 22 One trial of 30 mild to moderate hypertensive patients found that a standardized extract of celery seed extract at 75 mg twice daily lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure at three and six weeks of follow up. And while calcium channel blockers can reduce blood flow to the brain, in animal studies, celery seed extract has been shown to improve blood flow, prevent stroke, and enhance energy production in the brain. 23 HIBISCUS TEA. Drinking three cups of hibiscus tea every day can be an enjoyable and easy way to reduce blood pressure. A study including 65 pre- and mild hypertensive adults had the participants drink three eight-ounce servings of hibiscus tea or a placebo daily for six weeks. At the end of the study, there was an improvement in both systolic and diastolic pressure in those drinking the tea, compared to the placebo group. The most improvement was seen in systolic pressure and in those participants who had higher blood pressure to begin with. 24 A recent analysis of five studies investigating the effect of hibiscus tea on blood pressure confirmed that the tea had a significant effect on lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 25

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NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK ORGANIC SHREDDED COCONUT Power up your yogurt, oatmeal, or baked apple crumble with this nutritionally dense superfood. 1 LB. | EDAP $3.35 $ 2 69 Take your Holiday baking to the next level with these heart and brain healthy pieces of nutty deliciousness. 10 OZ. | EDAP $6.99 $ 5 99 NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK ORGANIC APPLE JUICE SWEETENED TART CRANBERRIES Our perfectly tart and sweet organic cranberries will add color and flavor to any holiday dish! 8 OZ. | EDAP $3.29 $ 3 29 NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK ORGANIC THICK ROLLED OATS Roll on over to our Bulk Department to find our organic thick rolled oats. 2 LB. | EDAP $2.99 $ 2 95 NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK ORGANIC WALNUT HALVES & PIECES

$ 5 99 10 oz.

NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK PECANS Roasted, baked, or straight out of the bag, our Natural Grocers bulk pecans add that extra special Holiday cheer. EDAP $6.99

$ 1 79 10 oz.

NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND BULK ORGANIC COCONUT FLAKES They're delicious straight out of the bag for a nutritious on-the-go snack! EDAP $2.49

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A STORY OF QUALITY Prioritizing Our Planet Is the Way We Do Food

and fishermen and women who nurture the health of animals, our communities and the planet. Find protein with a purpose, at Every Day Affordable Prices ® , when you shop our fresh and frozen traditional and exotic varieties and boring need never describe your

We believe the wellbeing of our communities prosper when our food is humanely raised and sustainably sourced. We can create a healthy future by what we choose to put on our plates. That’s why our Quality Standards begin with animal welfare and why our Meat and Seafood Departments only offer selections produced by farmers, ranchers

menu—unless it is boar you are after! A healthier tomorrow begins today.

YOU'VE NEVER SEEN VARIETY LIKE THIS

MEAT Beef Bison Chicken Elk Lamb Ostrich

Pork Turkey Venison Wild Boar Yak

SEAFOOD

Scallops Shrimp

Cod Mahi Mahi Pollock Rockfish Salmon

Sole Tuna

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PAMELA'S PRODUCTS ® Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix Have your gluten-free (pan)cake and eat it too! 4 LB. | EDAP $16.99

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13 % OFF $ 6 49 BOB'S REDMILL ® Organic Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour Unbleached, unbromated, enriched-baking flour milled from the highest quality North American wheat. 5 LB. | EDAP $7.49 UNCLE MATT'S ® Select Organic Juices A delicious blend of USA grown organic Hamlin and Valencia oranges developed over four generations. 52 OZ. | EDAP $6.29 $ 5 39

PER DOZEN $ 1 99 ALL FREE RANGE EGGS EDAP $3.15 - 3.99 LIMIT 4 ITEMS PER CUSTOMER; EXCLUDES PASTURE RAISED & ORGANIC EGGS

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$ 4 49

GARRETT VALLEY ® Sugar-Free Dry Rubbed Bacon They start with pork belly that's humanely raised, fed an all-vegetarian diet, and never given antibiotics. 8 OZ. | EDAP $4.99

EDAP = Every Day Affordable Price. All items are available while supplies last; no rain checks. We reserve the right to correct errors. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.